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Centre Talk
25 May 2025
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Friday 30 May - Centre Lunch
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Monday 2 June - Public Holiday - No Classes
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Friday 6 June - AGM 12noon
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Friday 6 June - Semester Two Course Details available
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Tuesday 22 July - Semester Two Enrolments open
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Monday 4 August - Semester Two commences
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Sunday 21 September - Open Day
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Welcome...
This Centre Talk includes some timely reminders from the Executive about KCLC members responsibilities to each other, the Centre Lunch next Friday, and an update about semester enrolments and future courses. If you love to read there are still some Book Clubs with spaces, while the KCLC Hikers class report made me want to buy some hiking boots and clean off my hiking sticks (🙄), and the mention of glass & ceramic grinding from the Mosaics had me reaching for bandaids 😂. The display cabinet now has a different display of oil painting for you to check out. Finally, Val Reid has written a poignant memory to her friend Ann MacKinlay.
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Editorial musings
It was my mentor, Caroline, who reminded me that it was National Volunteer Week 19-25 May, 2025. I hope all you volunteers out there managed to partake in one of the many activities on offer. My erratic brain did start to ponder what motivates individuals to volunteer? I knew the answer was complex from the psychological perspective as it has biological, cognitive, emotional and social components and motivation is the impetus behind human behaviour. It is why we start, stop or continue actions; either intrinsic (internal-personal satisfaction) or extrinsic (external-reward driven). Moreover, the reasons for volunteering are unique to each person. Whatever your motivation, volunteering benefits you the individual, your community and the broader society.
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P.S. My musings were going to be on becoming a grandparent in the age of too much information!!! Maybe next time. I am off to use the app my son sent me to listen to my future grandson's heart beat in real time. Knitting needles already have cobwebs removed.
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From the Executive...
Members are requested to drive slowly, and with extreme caution down Crescent Road, when arriving at the Learning Centre. Be well aware of opposing traffic.
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If you are feeling unwell, please stay at home.
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Contact & Emergency Details
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Please ensure your Contact & Emergency details are kept up to-date, and advise Reception of any alterations.
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Kind Regards
Annie, Anne-Marie and Lindsay, KCLC Executive
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Join us for the next Centre Lunch to be held on Friday 30 May from 11.45am in the Main Hall at Kalamunda Community Centre. All Kalamunda Community Learning Centre members are invited.
No booking is required. Please just come along with a plate of food to share and enjoy catching up with other members over lunch.
SEE YOU THERE!
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AGM...
All Kalamunda Community Learning Centre members are invited to the 2025 Annual General Meeting at 12 noon on Friday 6 June 2025 in the Kalamunda Community Centre Main Hall.
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The meeting Agenda (with names of nominees for Executive positions) and previous minutes can be found by clicking here.
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The Appointment of Proxy Form, available from Reception, should be received electronically by the KCLC Secretary at least 24 hours before the meeting time or delivered by hand prior to the start of the meeting.
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Remember this is your community learning centre and your input is important to us.
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From the Registrar...
Semester One enrolments are now closed!
The Registrar’s Team are now dedicating their time to preparing course details and enrolment processes for Semester Two. We can still accept and welcome new course applications. Maybe you started at the Centre as a beginner in your chosen art or craft and are now ready to share your skill and knowledge. Please contact the Registrar if you wish to know what sessions (room and time) are available. More information about becoming a tutor (or facilitator) can be found on our website.
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Semester Two enrolments will open Tuesday 22 July
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· In-person enrolments: Tuesday 22nd July – Friday 25th July (9.30 am – 2.00 pm)
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· On-line enrolments: 9.30 am Tuesday 22nd July to 5.00 pm Monday 28th July.
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· Course details will be available to view from Friday 6 June.
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Sneak Peek
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In Semester Two we will be offering the following new courses, please check full details from Friday 6 June.
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‘Exit Stage Left' (Term 4) - Faye Smith. Thursday PM. In this short eight-week course we will explore many of the issues surrounding the process of death and dying and bring some lightness to this often taboo subject in our society.
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‘Happy Times' (Term 4) – Tom Austen. Tuesday PM. In this uncertain world, we discuss what can’t be changed: our happiest times. So much is good in life.
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‘Just Embroidery: Beginners to Advanced’ - Irene Gierczycki. Thursday PM. Beginners will be provided with a kit and various types of embroidery will be covered. Advanced members are welcome to bring their own projects.
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‘Learn to Sew' (Term 3) – Suzie Kemner. Would you like to learn how to sew your own clothes and accessories? This is the course for you! (Sewing machines will be provided.)
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'Mind Matters' (Term 3) – Mary-Jo Harris. If you find yourself curious about the working of the human mind and behaviour, then this course is for you. Mary Jo will commence each session with a TED talk and then lead a discussion on the topic.
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‘Positive Parenting' (Term 3) – Kathrine Morisco. Monday AM. Positive Parenting is an educational course tailored to empower parents with the tools and knowledge needed to foster meaningful connections with their children. Grandparents are also welcome.
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‘The Art of Classical Mosaics for Beginners' (Term 3) – Judy Jackson. Friday AM. This introductory course to Classical Mosaics is designed to give you an understanding of the techniques and skills used by mosaic artisans in Europe dating back as far as 5000 years ago.
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'The Eclectic Scientist' - MBC. Thursday AM. The environment has many challenges. This course will contemplate, discuss, and examine a different environmental issue each week with NO underlying assumptions.
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‘World War I' (Term 4) – Tom Austen. Tuesday PM. 1914-18: The war that shaped the 20th Century. From the first cheers to the heart-rending tears.
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Want To Join a Book Club?
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Space is available in each of the nine Book Clubs. Groups meet on Wednesday and Friday afternoons, and Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
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The Groups all read the same book list over time. They each meet every three weeks – six times per semester. So, over the year they read their way through twelve books. Membership is not confined to women – men are members of some groups; some have been so for several years.
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Think about it – broaden your reading horizons and make new friends as well. Enrol for second semester from Tuesday 22 July.
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We have begun the term with two fabulous hikes, led by our lovely leader, Deb Stone. First week was an initiation hike in Jorgensen Park with an additional trail to test our mettle, involving some quite challenging slopes. Thankfully we all passed with flying colours and Deb assured us we would not have to tackle anything else like it during this semester. Our group of old and new friends had a nice time getting to know one another whilst enjoying the views across the forested valleys and in the park
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Our second hike was in the Carmel and Pickering Brook area. This trail led through sylvan glades and beside the orchards. The Autumn weather has been perfect for our hikes. We have felt the benefit of healthy exercise in fresh air and it has been very pleasant to enjoy the beautiful scenery we are lucky to have so close to our "home in the forest".
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Money raised by the sale of works by the members of the Mosaic Workshop, and allocation of funds by KCLC to make up the shortfall in cost, has enabled our workshop to purchase a glass and ceramic grinder. Having a grinder allows the students to produce a neater finish to the mosaic pieces, that have been cut by hand to the desired shape prior to grinding. Shaping and smoothing the edges of the glass or ceramic piece, also helps to create greater detail within a mosaic design.
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Oil Painting
The cabinet has been replenished with further oil paintings: Still life, landscape and a portrait are there for your perusal.
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You need to look up close to see the textures reflected with oil painting. So in the words of the beloved Molly Meldrum 'Do yourself a favour' and have a look next time you are passing by.
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Anne MacKinlay
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A kind and generous lady and an amazing friend to many, Anne will be remembered for her great sense of humour and her passion for animals. She was in fact, a wonderful animal lover. She attended various classes at the Centre over the years and her work with Bert on Reception on Monday afternoons was very much appreciated.
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Her favourite things included walking with friends on Wednesdays, watching the Yorkshire Vet, horses, dogs and the family of bandicoots that visited every night for their oats. Oh, and of course there wasn’t much Anne didn’t know about Apple products. She will be remembered with much love by her friends and all who knew her at the Centre.
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